N7439FHUGHES 269C 1989-06-06 NTSB Accident Report

Destroyed
None

HUGHES 269C S/N: 460489

Summary

On June 06, 1989, a Hughes 269C (N7439F) was involved in an incident near Millersville, IL. All 1 person aboard were uninjured. The aircraft was destroyed.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this incident to be: LOSS OF ROTOR RPM FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON DURING A TURN TO REVERSE DIRECTION WHILE APPLYING AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS.

This incident is documented in NTSB report CHI89DEV06. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N7439F.

Accident Details

Date
Tuesday, June 6, 1989
NTSB Number
CHI89DEV06
Location
MILLERSVILLE, IL
Event ID
20001213X28519
Coordinates
39.379817, -89.070831
Aircraft Damage
Destroyed
Highest Injury
None
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
1
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

LOSS OF ROTOR RPM FOR AN UNDETERMINED REASON DURING A TURN TO REVERSE DIRECTION WHILE APPLYING AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
HUGHES
Serial Number
460489
Year Built
1976
Model / ICAO
269C

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
PERKINSON COPTERS INC
Address
PO BOX 338
Status
Deregistered
City
WARRENSBURG
State / Zip Code
IL 62573
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# CHI89DEV06